There was a lot to celebrate at Marblehead on Monday evening. Not only did the Magicians volleyball team improve to 14-2 after defeating Notre Dame Hingham 3-0 (25-13, 25-19, 25-23), but setter Eva Burke recorded her 1,000th career assist, becoming Marblehead’s all-time leader. Burke finished with 33 assists against Notre Dame.
Greta Sachs led the offense with 11 kills, four aces, and two blocks, while Sammy Walker added nine kills, four digs, and three blocks. Sydney Faris recorded 15 digs to boost Marblehead.
VOLLEYBALL
Peabody 3
North Andover 1
North Andover had no answer for the Tanners, who improved to 11-7 on the season. Peabody lost the first set 22-25 before winning the next three (25-19, 25-23, 25-19).
Lizzy Bettencourt led Peabody with 20 kills. Sophia Coburn and Alyssa Zito “played great at the net,” while Kaylee DiNicola and Sydney Lynch “played great defensively,” Tanners coach Sherrill Erickson said.
Lynn Classical 3
Somerville 0
Lynn Classical (17-2) remains undefeated in the conference (13-0) after a straight-set win at home (25-13, 25-11, 25-16).
Brooke Braswell had nine kills, seven digs, three aces, and two blocks; Karen Diaz Cruz added 10 kills and one dig; Emma Chevalier had 19 assists, six kills, five digs, and four aces; and Sejla Iriskic recorded 14 digs and three aces.
“This was a huge win and the start to a huge week for us,” Rams coach Chris LeBlanc said. “Somerville has a lot of talent, and they always play us tough. Our girls just wanted it a little bit more tonight. We know that if we want a home game in the state tournament, we need to take care of business this week, and this was a good start.”
BOYS SOCCER
Swampscott 3
Saugus 1
The Big Blue’s offense was strong in enemy territory Monday evening, with three different scorers en route to victory: Milad Sassin, Simon Ramos, and George Spellios.
Lynn Tech 2
Northeast Metro 1
The Tigers defeated Northeast Metro at Manning Field to improve to 5-8-1 with three games remaining in the regular season.
GIRLS SOCCER
Swampscott 2
Saugus 1
Swampscott scored twice in the first seven minutes to earn a conference win at Blocksidge Field. In the second minute, Chloe Rogers headed in a corner from Greta Siefken. Minutes later, Siefken scored on a 43-yard free kick after the ball bounced over the goalkeeper.
Swampscott’s Eve Byrne made 17 saves in net. The only goal she allowed was a header from point-blank range off a cross.
Bishop Fenwick 2
St. Mary’s 1
In the first matchup of the year, St. Mary’s defeated the Crusaders at Manning Field. At Donaldson Stadium, Bishop Fenwick protected home turf with a 2-1 win.
Bishop Fenwick’s Fiona Corcoran scored her first varsity goal, while captain Reese Spurchise scored to lead the Crusaders.
Sophie Skabeikis scored St. Mary’s lone goal.
FIELD HOCKEY
Saugus 3
Everett 0
The Sachems picked up a convincing road win. Angelina Dow scored twice, and Sydney Ferreira added an assist. Saugus had 16 shots and 17 corners, with two goals coming off corners. Coach Julie Champigny praised Everett’s goalie.
“Everett’s goalie was amazing and made it hard to score,” she said.
Marblehead 3
Danvers 3
Despite leading 3-1 in the fourth quarter, Marblehead allowed two late goals to settle for a draw at Piper Field. Emma Ryan scored twice in the first quarter, and Layla Dulac added a third in the third quarter. Assists came from Paige Waldman, Keliane Salem, and Sadie Beane. Callie Traill, Libby Sher, and Mia Calabro scored for Danvers.
